Yamaha Custom YAS-855 Alto Saxophone Serial No. 003714 (Circa 1992) – Last Production Year | Mechanically Refurbished | Rare Professional Alto Saxophone

The Yamaha Custom YAS-855 Alto Saxophone, serial number 003714, dating from circa 1992, is a rare and highly desirable professional instrument from the final year of YAS-855 production. As the last generation of this acclaimed model before Yamaha introduced the Custom Z and Custom EX series, the YAS-855 represents the culmination of Yamaha's original Custom design philosophy and is becoming increasingly sought after by professional players and collectors alike.

Manufactured in Yamaha's renowned Hamamatsu, Japan factory, the YAS-855 was designed for musicians seeking a richer, more colourful tonal palette than the standard 62 Series while maintaining Yamaha's legendary precision, reliability, and intonation. Today, it remains one of Yamaha's finest and most underrated professional saxophones.

This alto saxophone has been mechanically refurbished by an experienced technician. The mechanism has been carefully inspected, regulated, adjusted, and play-tested to ensure smooth, reliable performance and exceptional playing characteristics.

The YAS-855 produces a beautifully warm, resonant sound with impressive projection, effortless response, and remarkable tonal flexibility. Its refined ergonomics and precise keywork make it equally at home in jazz, classical, commercial, and contemporary performance.

Features

• Authentic Yamaha Custom YAS-855 Alto Saxophone

• Serial Number 003714

• Circa 1992 – Final year of YAS-855 production

• Made in Hamamatsu, Japan

• Professional Yamaha Custom model

• Mechanically refurbished and performance ready

• Rich, warm tone with exceptional projection and tonal complexity

• Outstanding intonation and effortless response

• Precision Yamaha Custom keywork

• Ideal for professional musicians, collectors, and discerning players

• Includes case (where applicable)

Why Choose the Yamaha Custom YAS-855?

The Yamaha Custom YAS-855 occupies a special place in Yamaha's history as one of the company's first true flagship Custom alto saxophones. Developed for professionals demanding greater tonal richness and artistic expression, it combines handcrafted Japanese quality with exceptional consistency and reliability.

This circa 1992 example is especially significant as it comes from the final year of production, marking the end of the original YAS-855 before Yamaha's Custom range evolved into the now-famous Custom Z and Custom EX models. Instruments from this final production period are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in excellent playing condition.

Praised for its rich, centred sound, effortless response, and outstanding intonation, the YAS-855 offers a distinctive tonal character that differs from later Yamaha Custom models. Its blend of warmth, projection, and precision has earned it a loyal following among professional musicians, while its relative rarity has made it increasingly attractive to collectors.

If you're searching for a Yamaha Custom YAS-855 Alto Saxophone, a mechanically refurbished professional alto saxophone, or a rare Japanese-made Yamaha Custom, this circa 1992 final production year example, serial number 003714, represents an exceptional opportunity to own one of Yamaha's most refined and collectible professional instruments.